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'''[[Wikipedia:Shuriken|Shuriken]]''', like [[kunai]], are one of the more basic weapons seen in ''Naruto'' series. They are sharpened,four-pronged metal stars, [[Shurikenjutsu|useful for throwing]]. Although small, they can be used to distract, pin down enemy shinobi, or if accurate enough, can be deadly. They have an open circle in the centre, used for grabbing with a finger, to avoid cutting oneself, or to put thread through. The circle is also beneficial to the weapons overall aerodynamics, ensuring more accurate trajectories.
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{{translation|'''[[Wikipedia:Shuriken|Shuriken]]'''|手裏剣|Shuriken}}, like [[kunai]], are one of the more basic weapons seen in the ''Naruto'' series. They are sharpened, four-pronged metal stars, [[Shurikenjutsu|useful for throwing]]. They can also be used for close combat, but not very efficiently. Although small, they can be used to distract, pin down enemy shinobi, or, if accurate enough, kill or incapacitate an enemy. They have an open circle in the centre, useful for grabbing with a finger, to avoid cutting oneself, or to put thread through. The circle is also beneficial to the weapon's overall aerodynamics, ensuring more accurate trajectories.
   
 
== Types of Shuriken ==
 
== Types of Shuriken ==
* In addition to the basic shuriken, larger, arm-length shuriken have been seen in the series. They are usually carried on the back or [[Generic Sealing Technique|stored in scrolls]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 1, page 27</ref>
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* In addition to the basic shuriken, larger, arm-length shuriken have been seen in the series. They are usually carried on the back or [[Enclosing Technique|stored in scrolls]]. As [[Mizuki]] and [[Obito Uchiha]] demonstrated, these can be used as melee weapons via spinning.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 1, page 27</ref>
 
* The [[Fūma Shuriken]] is of a similar size, but is more lethal and can be folded together for easier storage.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 14, pages 13-14</ref>
 
* The [[Fūma Shuriken]] is of a similar size, but is more lethal and can be folded together for easier storage.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 14, pages 13-14</ref>
* The [[Demon Brothers]] wear a [[Metal Gauntlets|metal gauntlet]] each that houses a retractable shuriken chain.
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* The [[Demon Brothers]] wear a [[Metal Gauntlets|metal gauntlet]] each, that houses a retractable shuriken chain.
 
* During the [[Chūnin Exams]], one of the weapons [[Tenten]] threw at [[Temari]] was a fairly large shuriken that resembled a [[Wikipedia:Swastika|manji]] ('卍').<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 74, page 2</ref>
 
* During the [[Chūnin Exams]], one of the weapons [[Tenten]] threw at [[Temari]] was a fairly large shuriken that resembled a [[Wikipedia:Swastika|manji]] ('卍').<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 74, page 2</ref>
* The shuriken of the [[Land of Birds]] are a little bit different. It has three-pronged metal stars instead of four.
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* The shuriken of the [[Land of Birds]] are a little bit different, having three metal prongs instead of four.
* There have also been seen shuriken with bent points.
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* Both [[Darui]] and [[Zabuza Momochi]] have been shown to use shuriken with bent or curved points, slightly resembling Manji.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 25, page 4</ref>
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* When the First Division engaged Akatsuki in the Fourth Shinobi World War, Tenten used eight-pointed shuriken.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 526, page 9</ref>
 
* [[Toroi]] of [[Kumogakure]] employs the use of slightly angular, square-shaped shuriken of varying sizes, ranging from those similar to the typically observed variant to ones nearly as large as his own person.<ref name="Chapter 546">''Naruto'' chapter 546, pages 1-3</ref>
 
* [[Toroi]] of [[Kumogakure]] employs the use of slightly angular, square-shaped shuriken of varying sizes, ranging from those similar to the typically observed variant to ones nearly as large as his own person.<ref name="Chapter 546">''Naruto'' chapter 546, pages 1-3</ref>
* One of the weapons created by [[Iō]] was a useless shuriken that had so many points that it was impossible to grab.<ref>''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 184</ref>
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* In the anime, a five-pointed shuriken was shown in a flashback<ref>''Naruto'' episode 37</ref>
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* One of the weapons created by [[Iō]] was a useless shuriken that had so many points that it was impossible to grab, as well as being the size and relative shape of a bowling ball.<ref name="NS184">''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 184</ref>
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* Another of the weapons created by Iō was the 'shinobi shuriken', a giant, human-sized, rocket-powered shuriken that the 'pilot' was strapped and used a built-in controller to control where it went. However, it spun so fast that the user couldn't focus right, and would get dizzy and couldn't control it properly.<ref name="NS184"/>
   
 
=== Shuriken Launching Weapons ===
 
=== Shuriken Launching Weapons ===
 
[[File:Shuriken launcher.png|thumb|A shuriken launcher.]]
 
[[File:Shuriken launcher.png|thumb|A shuriken launcher.]]
* An unnamed [[Konoha]] shinobi used an unusual semi-circular launcher against [[Pain]]'s [[Yahiko|Deva Path]], containing a considerable quantity of shuriken, which could be launched simultaneously.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 423, page 2</ref> This was achieved by holding onto a handle located at the crescents centre, while pulling out an attached length of chain in a manner similar to a ripcord that caused the shuriken to rotate, before firing the entirety in a single direction.<ref>''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 159</ref>
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* [[Tessen Togeito]] used an unusual semi-circular launcher against [[Pain]]'s [[Yahiko|Deva Path]], containing a considerable quantity of shuriken which could be launched simultaneously.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 423, page 2</ref> This was achieved by holding onto a handle located at the crescent's centre while pulling out an attached length of chain, in a manner similar to a ripcord, that caused the shuriken to rotate before firing the entirety in a single direction.<ref>''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 159</ref>
 
* Toroi used a simple length of cord to thread numerous shuriken together, in such a manner that the entirety could be released and thrown consecutively with just a single motion.<ref name="Chapter 546"/>
 
* Toroi used a simple length of cord to thread numerous shuriken together, in such a manner that the entirety could be released and thrown consecutively with just a single motion.<ref name="Chapter 546"/>
* When [[Hiruko (missing-nin)|Hiruko]] declared war against the [[Five Great Shinobi Countries]] and [[Konohagakure]] was blamed for it, [[Sunagakure]] were seen preparing giant catapults with six giant shuriken loaded into each one in their attempt to attack Konoha.<ref>''Naruto Shippūden 3: Inheritors of the Will of Fire''</ref>
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* When [[Hiruko (missing-nin)|Hiruko]] declared war against the [[Five Great Shinobi Countries]] and [[Konohagakure]] was blamed for it, [[Sunagakure]] were seen preparing giant catapults with six giant shuriken loaded into each one in their attempt to attack Konoha.<ref>''Naruto Shippūden the Movie: The Will of Fire''</ref>
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* Kara has employed autonomous puppets equipped with {{translation|Armoured Model Rapid-Fire Shuriken Launcher|外装型連取手裏剣ランチャー|Gaisōgata Renshu Shuriken Ranchā}}.<ref name="Vol7">''Boruto: Naruto Next Generations'' Volume 7</ref>
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=== Shuriken Creating Techniques ===
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* [[Crystal: Giant Hexagonal Shuriken]]
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* [[Crystal: Hexagonal Shuriken: Wild Dance]]
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* [[Earth Release: Rock Shuriken]]
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* [[Flower Shuriken: Falling Blossoms and Scattering Leaves]]
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* [[Kamui Shuriken]]
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* [[Paper Shuriken]]
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* [[Sand Shuriken]]
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* [[Water Release: Water Shuriken]]
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* [[Wind Release: Rasenshuriken]]
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** [[Sage Art: Lava Release Rasenshuriken]]
   
 
== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
* The [[wikipedia:Shuriken|shuriken]] used in the series are of the [[wikipedia:Shuriken#Hira shuriken|hira-shuriken variety]]; four-point star-shaped disks, rather than the [[wikipedia:Shuriken#Bo shuriken|bo-shuriken variety]]; which are straight, iron or steel throwing-spikes.
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* The [[wikipedia:Shuriken|shuriken]] used in the series are of the [[wikipedia:Shuriken#Hira shuriken|hira-shuriken variety]] (which are four-pointed, star-shaped disks) rather than the [[wikipedia:Shuriken#Bo shuriken|bo-shuriken variety]] (which are straight, iron or steel throwing-spikes, similar to a [[senbon]]).
   
 
== References ==
 
== References ==
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Latest revision as of 11:45, 11 November 2023

Shuriken (手裏剣), like kunai, are one of the more basic weapons seen in the Naruto series. They are sharpened, four-pronged metal stars, useful for throwing. They can also be used for close combat, but not very efficiently. Although small, they can be used to distract, pin down enemy shinobi, or, if accurate enough, kill or incapacitate an enemy. They have an open circle in the centre, useful for grabbing with a finger, to avoid cutting oneself, or to put thread through. The circle is also beneficial to the weapon's overall aerodynamics, ensuring more accurate trajectories.

Types of Shuriken

  • In addition to the basic shuriken, larger, arm-length shuriken have been seen in the series. They are usually carried on the back or stored in scrolls. As Mizuki and Obito Uchiha demonstrated, these can be used as melee weapons via spinning.[1]
  • The Fūma Shuriken is of a similar size, but is more lethal and can be folded together for easier storage.[2]
  • The Demon Brothers wear a metal gauntlet each, that houses a retractable shuriken chain.
  • During the Chūnin Exams, one of the weapons Tenten threw at Temari was a fairly large shuriken that resembled a manji ('卍').[3]
  • The shuriken of the Land of Birds are a little bit different, having three metal prongs instead of four.
  • Both Darui and Zabuza Momochi have been shown to use shuriken with bent or curved points, slightly resembling Manji.[4]
  • When the First Division engaged Akatsuki in the Fourth Shinobi World War, Tenten used eight-pointed shuriken.[5]
  • Toroi of Kumogakure employs the use of slightly angular, square-shaped shuriken of varying sizes, ranging from those similar to the typically observed variant to ones nearly as large as his own person.[6]
  • In the anime, a five-pointed shuriken was shown in a flashback[7]
  • One of the weapons created by was a useless shuriken that had so many points that it was impossible to grab, as well as being the size and relative shape of a bowling ball.[8]
  • Another of the weapons created by Iō was the 'shinobi shuriken', a giant, human-sized, rocket-powered shuriken that the 'pilot' was strapped and used a built-in controller to control where it went. However, it spun so fast that the user couldn't focus right, and would get dizzy and couldn't control it properly.[8]

Shuriken Launching Weapons

Shuriken launcher

A shuriken launcher.

  • Tessen Togeito used an unusual semi-circular launcher against Pain's Deva Path, containing a considerable quantity of shuriken which could be launched simultaneously.[9] This was achieved by holding onto a handle located at the crescent's centre while pulling out an attached length of chain, in a manner similar to a ripcord, that caused the shuriken to rotate before firing the entirety in a single direction.[10]
  • Toroi used a simple length of cord to thread numerous shuriken together, in such a manner that the entirety could be released and thrown consecutively with just a single motion.[6]
  • When Hiruko declared war against the Five Great Shinobi Countries and Konohagakure was blamed for it, Sunagakure were seen preparing giant catapults with six giant shuriken loaded into each one in their attempt to attack Konoha.[11]
  • Kara has employed autonomous puppets equipped with Armoured Model Rapid-Fire Shuriken Launcher (外装型連取手裏剣ランチャー, Gaisōgata Renshu Shuriken Ranchā).[12]

Shuriken Creating Techniques

Trivia

References

  1. Naruto chapter 1, page 27
  2. Naruto chapter 14, pages 13-14
  3. Naruto chapter 74, page 2
  4. Naruto chapter 25, page 4
  5. Naruto chapter 526, page 9
  6. 6.0 6.1 Naruto chapter 546, pages 1-3
  7. Naruto episode 37
  8. 8.0 8.1 Naruto: Shippūden episode 184
  9. Naruto chapter 423, page 2
  10. Naruto: Shippūden episode 159
  11. Naruto Shippūden the Movie: The Will of Fire
  12. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Volume 7